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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Nation mourns Hoffman death, examines heroin use

Feb. 3, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death at age 46 shocked the U.S. on Sunday, and as the investigation reveals more details about his death — strong evidence points to a heroin overdose, as he was found in his Manhattan apartment with a needle stuck in his arm — many voices have contributed to the discussion of his legacy as a fine actor and his struggle with drug abuse.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF hosts high school students for Gator Model UN conference

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Feb. 2, 2014

A masked man burst through the door, shielding himself from gunfire as he snatched the girl closest to him and made his escape. The FBI Art Crime Unit now had to deal with not only five missing paintings but also a missing director.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Waldo Police: Woman hid cocaine in underwear

By Jenna Lyons | Feb. 2, 2014

Waldo Police arrested a Gainesville woman Saturday after police said she hid crack cocaine in her panties at a traffic stop.

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METRO

Westside Samaritans women’s clinic opening Gainesville location

By Bradley Norman | Feb. 2, 2014

Westside Samaritans Clinic has expanded its services and opened a new location in Gainesville.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF groups invite Justin Timberlake to bring SexyBack to campus

By Christine Preston | Feb. 2, 2014

Justin Timberlake could be bringing his suit and tie all the way to UF next month — if  the Men’s Basketball Rowdies have its way.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

MCAT testing dates added

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 2, 2014

Pre-medical students now have access to later MCAT testing dates, but UF students are still advised to take the test as soon as possible.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Pedro Bravo murder trial: Following delays, set for August

By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 2, 2014

Pedro Bravo’s trial, which has been delayed multiple times, has finally gained some certainty.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Humans of Krishna Lunch project funds renovations, unites eaters

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 2, 2014

Krishna Lunch has launched a feature on its Facebook page called Humans of Krishna Lunch as a part of its campaign to fund the Plaza of the Americas renovations.

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METRO

Touring Finnish band plays High Springs library concert

By Rachael Holt | Feb. 2, 2014

Pia Leinonen and Joni Tiala are making their way from New York City south to the Florida Keys and east to California, driving about 10,000 miles in a rental van. Their dressing rooms are frequently campsites.

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METRO

Astronomers unite: Paynes Prairie hosts stargazing night

By Brooke Baitinger | Feb. 2, 2014

Down a luminary-lit path in Paynes Prairie Saturday night, the Alachua Astronomy Club set up high-powered telescopes to show guests whichever constellation, nebula or planet they wanted to see.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF study abroad readjustment program gets broadened

By Leland Henry | Feb. 2, 2014

A UF study abroad workshop series focused on helping students re-enter the country has expanded from five sessions to six.

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METRO

Food trucks celebrate rally’s first anniversary

By Kristia Watkins | Feb. 2, 2014

Gainesville residents and students came together Saturday night to celebrate the first anniversary of the Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UF needs to hold Duke Energy accountable

By Brandon Jones UF natural resource | Feb. 2, 2014

I would like to shed some light on a local issue that hasn’t received enough attention.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Murphs for Mike

By Meredith Ryan | Feb. 2, 2014

There’s been a lot of talk about Senate minority leader Michael Christ’s comments concerning the new Taco Libre Party. Some have said he’s angry, whiny and unprofessional. Others have a few more choice words for him. As the people who elected him to represent us in the Senate, we couldn’t be more proud. He’s telling it like it is.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Cold snap doesn’t disprove climate change, so start helping out

Feb. 2, 2014

The recent cold snap that froze much of North Florida and paralyzed our neighbors in Georgia and Alabama doesn’t disprove climate change. Period.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Hollywood’s code of silence punishes victims of abuse

Feb. 2, 2014

When Woody Allen won the Golden Globe lifetime achievement award a few weeks ago, an old debate reignited: Is it right to celebrate artists who have committed — or been accused of committing — heinous crimes?

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Task force not the solution to rape issue

Feb. 2, 2014

President Barack Obama recently announced that a task force was formed to address sexual assault on college campuses.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF extends streak to 27 home games

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 2, 2014

During the Gators’ record 27-game winning streak in the O’Connell Center, Florida has hosted and defeated non-conference opponents such as Kansas, Florida State and Wisconsin.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators overcome rebounding drought, cruise past Rebels

By GORDON STREISAND< | Feb. 2, 2014

Successful rebounding was ubiquitous in Florida’s 81-60 win at Ole Miss on Sunday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Junior pitcher provides Gators with power in circle, at plate

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 2, 2014

It is rare to find a pitcher who can hit the ball out of the park when she steps up to the plate.